Austin Oboroakpo Not Bothered About Ahmed Akaichi Threat
Published: January 21, 2016
Abia Warriors skipper Austin Oboroakpo has been previewing the upcoming meeting between the Super Eagles and Tunisia at the African Nations Championship.The central defender is poised to make his maiden appearance in the competition having missed Monday evening’s clash with Niger Republic due to accumulation of c...
Sheyi Ojo Becomes Youngest Goalscorer For Liverpool In FA Cup
Published: January 21, 2016
England youth - teamer Sheyi Ojo netted his first-ever professional goal in Liverpool colours in a competitive fixture in their 3 - 0 thrashing of Exeter City in the FA Cup third - round replay. The winger was recalled from his loan spell at Wolves earlier this month following a string of injuries picked up by key play...
Ahmed Musa Explains Why He Extended CSKA Moscow Contract
Published: January 19, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has explained why he extended his contract with the Russian Premier League side .In recent years, the Nigeria national - teamer has been linked with possible moves to the English Premier League but ended speculation surrounding his future by penning a multi - year contract with the Muscov...
Sunday Oliseh : We Are Not Going Out Of This Tournament Without A Fight
Published: January 19, 2016
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has reacted to the national team’s 4 - 1 victory over Niger Republic in their first game at the ongoing African Nations Championship.With three points in the kitty after the encounter at the Stade Régional Nyamirambo, Kigali , the former Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfield...
Super Eagles Rewarded With $10,000 For Beating Niger
Published: January 19, 2016
Chairman of the League Management Company, Shehu Dikko, boosted the morale of the home - based Super Eagles shortly after their impressive win against Niger Republic by handing a $10,000 cash reward to the players.Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, NFF President Amaju Pinnick and Dikko were among the spectators on Monday...
Dominic Iorfa Hopes Wolves Return To Winning Ways Against QPR
Published: January 19, 2016
Dominic Iorfa hopes Wolverhampton Wanderers return to winning ways when they tackle Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Saturday.The England youth international, Carl Ikeme and Bright Enobakhare were in the squad that failed to extend Wolves winning run to five matches in the league, losing 3 - 1 to Cardiff City...
Chisom Chikatara: I Was Given The Match Ball In The Dressing Room
Published: January 19, 2016
Chisom Chikatara has dismissed suggestions that he wasn’t given the match ball by referee Ibrahim Nour El Din after notching a hat - trick for the Super Eagles in their 4 - 1 annihilation of Niger Republic at the African Nations Championship.Soon after the final whistle, the Abia Warriors sensation was seen askin...
Reuben Gabriel Scores First - Ever Goal In Europe, Igiebor Shines In Maccabi Tel Aviv Win
Published: January 18, 2016
Nigeria international midfielders Nosa Igiebor and Reuben Gabriel helped their teams record wins in their respective leagues on Monday night.Nosa Igibeor scored his second goal in the Israeli Premier League as Maccabi Tel Aviv thrashed Hapoel Acre 3 - 0 on match day 19.The former Dream Team star gave the champions a tw...
Abia Warriors Poster Boy Chisom Chikatara Fires Hat - trick In Super Eagles Win Vs Niger
Published: January 18, 2016
Chisom Chikatara was the hero as the Super Eagles got their 2016 African Nations Championship assignment to a winning start.The Abia Warriors youngster came off the bench to net a hat trick as Nigeria annihilated Niger 4-1 at the Stade De Kigali on Monday.Niger and Nigeria were featuring in their second CHAN – Ni...
Oliseh Names Starting XI To Face Niger; Chikatara & Yaro Benched
Published: January 18, 2016
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh will use a 4 -3-3 formation in the national team’s first game at the African Nations Championship versus Niger Republic, with Sunshine Stars duo Prince Aggreh and Tunde Adeniji leading the frontline alongside Osas Okoro.Ikechukwu Ezenwa starts in goal and providing cover for the S...
William Troost-Ekong Sends Good Luck Wishes To Super Eagles
Published: January 18, 2016
Gent loanee William Troost-Ekong took to social media to send his good luck wishes to the Super Eagles two hours before they tackle Niger Republic at the Stade Régional Nyamirambo, Kigali.The former Netherlands youth international also extended his best wishes to officials of the Nigeria Football Federation.&ldq...
Nwankwo Kanu, Carl Ikeme Wish Super Eagles All The Best
Published: January 18, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu and Wolves netminder Carl Ikeme have wished the Super Eagles all the best ahead of their confrontation with Niger Republic at the African Nations Championship.The former Arsenal striker has stressed the importance of starting the tournament on a good note by beating the oppone...
Super Eagles Fired Up Ahead Showdown With Niger Republic
Published: January 18, 2016
The Super Eagles are in tip - top condition ahead of their eagerly anticipated African Nations Championship clash with neighbors Niger Republic at the Stade Régional Nyamirambo, Kigali on Monday, starting from 1700 hours.All the players in camp are available for selection except Abia Warriors stopper Austin Obor...
Moses Orkuma Pleased To Get Off The Mark For Al Ahly de Tripoli
Published: January 17, 2016
Etoile Sportive du Sahel loanee Moses Orkuma was delighted to score in a test game between Al Ahly de Tripoli and Etoile Olympique Sidi Bouzid on Sunday.The former Nigeria U20 international gave the capital outfit a 2 - 1 lead in the 42nd minute of the first half, firing home from outside the 18 - yard box after the ba...
Toronto FC Striker Ayomide Akinola Invited To United States Camp
Published: January 17, 2016
United States Under 17s coach, John Hackworth, has named Ayomide Akinola to his roster for the upcoming 2016 Spring Semester camp.The Nigerian - American, who will celebrate his 16th birthday on January 20, is one of the eight strikers included in the squad list .The USA Under 17 national team will compete in their fir...